Back-to-back disappointing economic reports renew fears of 'stagflation'

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Two worse-than-expected economic reports last week have deflated hopes the U.S. economy can make it out of this period of high inflation unscathed.

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Current numbers aren't nearly as bleak, but the head of the nation's largest bank recently said he's "a little cautious." Dimon said a "soft landing" is still possible, meaning inflation could return to the Federal Reserve's target rate of 2% without the U.S. experiencing a recession. However, Dimon said he's "a little more worried that it may not be so soft and inflation may not quite go away people expect.”

 

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